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Segovia massacre

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The Segovia massacre was the 11 November 1988 killing of 46 people in Segovia, Antioquia, Colombia by the Muerte a Revolucionarios del Nordeste Antioqueño (MRN; lit. 'Death to the Revolutionaries of Northeast Antioquia'), a right wing paramilitary led by Fidel Castaño.[1][2] The perpetrators threw grenades inside local businesses and shot indiscriminately at civilians.[1] 60 people were also injured.[3]

DateNovember 11, 1988; 37 years ago (1988-11-11)
Deaths46
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Segovia massacre
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LocationSegovia, Antioquia, Colombia
DateNovember 11, 1988; 37 years ago (1988-11-11)
Deaths46
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In the days leading up to the massacre, residents of Segovia and the town of La Cruzada received threatening pamphlets at their homes.[1]

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